Silent Hill Comes Home With Free Gifts September 30th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

Silent Hill Homecoming arrives in stores for the PS3 and Xbox 360.  Depending on where you pick it up, you’ll also receive a free gift with purchase: Best Buy, GameStop, and GameCrazy are offering Silent Hill (film) DVDs while CircuitCity is offering a Pyramid Head keychain.

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Games On Soul Calibur IV Tournament September 30th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

San Diego will play host to the Games On Soulcalibur IV Tournament taking place here in Pacific Beach.  The tournament goes down on Sunday, October 19th and everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.  Click below for full details on the tournament.

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Street Fighter IV Special Trailer 2 September 26th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

The 2nd in the Original Animation Special Trailers for Street Fighter IV is now up, this time with a focus on Chun-Li.  Follow the link below to check it out:

Street Fighter IV Special Trailer

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Mega Man 9 Now Available September 23rd, 2008 Nate Aguilera

Mega Man 9 is now available for Wii on WiiWare. The game will hit the PlayStation Network later this week on September 25th, and on Xbox Live later next week on October 1st.  Proto Man as a playable character through DLC will be available the following week beginning October 6th.

Sources: Kotaku (Release Dates), (Protoman)

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Street Fighter IV Boxart Revealed September 23rd, 2008 Nate Aguilera

Capcom-Unity has revealed the boxart for Street Fighter IV for both the US and UK versions.  The US version features Chun-Li on the front while the UK version features Ryu.  Check the jump for an image of each.   The game will be available for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 video game consoles early next year.

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Soul Calibur IV Receives Balance Patch September 23rd, 2008 Nate Aguilera

The balance patch, Version 1.03, is now live for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Soul Calibur IV.  The patch includes various character changes such as the removal of Ivy’s WS B infinite and Yoshimitsu’s aB+K(CH) to 3AB no longer able to connect.

Source: Soul Calibur News

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DDR Celebrates 10th Anniversary September 15th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

In commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Dance Dance Revolution franchise,  Konami releases three new titles, two of which come out this week.  This week’s titles are DDR X for PS2 and DDR Hottest Party 2 for Nintendo Wii.  DDR Universe 3 for Xbox 360 will be released one month later on October 14th.  Each will be available in both stand-alone and bundle forms.

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The Force Unleashes Into Stores September 15th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

Star Wars:  The Force Unleashed hits store shelves this week for the PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PS2, and PSP. As seen in the TFU Experience Previews, each version will have their own unique special features. Which one will you choose?

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PSN Cards Now At Blockbuster September 15th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

According to the Official PlayStation Blog, the PlayStation Network Cards should now be available at your local Blockbuster.  They are currently available in both $20 and $50 denominations.

Source: Official PlayStation Blog

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Mega Man 2 Hits Virtual Console September 15th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

This week’s Wii-kly update for the Nintendo Wii’s Virtual Console includes the NES classic Mega Man 2! Also released are the latest in the Strong Bad episodic series and Potpourrii for WiiWare.  Read more about each of these titles after the jump.

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THE EYE OF JUDGMENT: SET.3 In October September 15th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

THE EYE OF JUDGMENT: SET.3 expansion pack is set to arrive on the PlayStation Network on October 16th, with 100 all-new cards, each with new attacks and abilities to encourage more strategic and thrilling gameplay, as well as the introduction for Trophy Support.

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Dragon Quest IV Hits DS September 15th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

Originally released for the Famicom in 1990, and then later on the PlayStation in 2001, the latest incarnation in 2008, Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen, for the Nintendo DS features new 3D graphics, dual screen presentation, an all-new English translation, as well as a new Chance Encounter mode to connect with friends over wifi connection to further unravel the mysteries behind the cursed kingdom.  The game is available now at a retail price of $39.99.

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Rock Band 2 Now Available September 15th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

Rock Band 2 is now available for the Xbox 360 as stand-alone disc with new instruments sold seperately. The full on Rock Band 2 Special Edition Bundle for Xbox 360 will be available one month after when the PS3 version and its bundle arrives on October 19th.

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STREET FIGHTER IV Arcade Sticks Unveiled! September 13th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

Kotaku recently reported on the Mad Catz STREET FIGHTER IV arcade sticks and controllers that were on display at the GameStop Expo 2008 at Las Vegas.  Buzz for the sticks particularly so far have been VERY POSITIVE.  Featuring real arcade parts, “easy to swap buttons” and replaceable faceplate art, these could be the best stock arcade sticks ever!  Follow the jump to see pics courtesy of Shin-Rotendo and srt4mike of SRK forums.

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JEOPARDY! Now On PSN September 11th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

JEOPARDY! makes its way onto PSN this week. Featuring over 2,500 clues with three levels of difficulty, both online and offline multiplayer, voicechat, and promised expansion packs in the future to keep the content fresh, the game is available now for a small cost of $14.99.

Source: PlayStation Blog

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Tatsunoko Vs Capcom: Mega Man! September 11th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

The Official Site for Tatsunoko Vs Capcom reveals Doronjo from Time Bokan and Rockman Volnutt from Rockman Dash to be the latest additions in the growing cast of characters.

Source: Tatsunoko Vs Capcom Cross Generation of Heroes

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RUMOR: PS2 Chain Of Memories Stateside?! September 11th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

Recent rumblings from the GameStop Managers Conference in Las Vegas suggest that Square-Enix could be bringing the PS2 version of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories to the states!  Here’s to hoping it’s true!

Source: Kotaku

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D3Publisher PSP Titles On PSN September 10th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

D3Publisher will be bringing their PSP titles such as WTF: Work Time Fun, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, and PQ2: Practical Intelligence Quotient to the PlayStation Network starting Sept. 18 at prices starting from $9.99 to $14.99. Read more after the jump.

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Sonic Unleashed Trailer Reveals Super Sonic! September 8th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

Check out the latest trailer for Sonic Unleashed by clicking on the following link:

LiveGenTV - Sonic Unleashed Trailer

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PS3 Rock Band Patch; GHIII Controller! September 7th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

PS3 Rock Band owners will be recieving a patch this Thursday that will allow them to export Rock Band 1 songs  to their hard drive in advance for Rock Band 2!  The other big news is that this patch will allow the Guitar Hero III Les Paul Guitar controller to finally work with Rock Band!

Source: Rock Band Forums

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TEKKEN 6 BLOODLINE REBELLION August 28th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

SDTEKKEN has revealed that an upgraded version to the existing Tekken 6 arcade title has been announced.  Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion is set to be shown at the upcoming Amusement Show on September 20th while its official release is slated to be later this year in December.

Source: SDTEKKEN

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REVIEW: SOULCALIBUR IV August 28th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

A tale of souls eternally retold.  Soul Calibur IV is upon us with new features, an online mode, as well as some guest characters from the Star Wars Universe… Check out our review of the new fighter after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

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Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Ships August 27th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

The third iteration of the popular turn-based strategy RPG from NIS America, Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice has shipped for the PLAYSTATION 3.  Featuring new abilities like the Geo Block which turns the traditional 2D battle into 3D, the game is sure to bring on a challenge.

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PSP-3000 Official August 21st, 2008 Nate Aguilera

At the Leipzig Games Convention, the new PSP-3000 model was made official. It will contain a built-in mic and an improved screen with improved refresh rate and an anti-glare feature to make it easier to view while outside.

The new PSP-3000 will be included in the upcoming Rachet & Clank: Size Matters “Entertainment Pack” alongside National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets on UMD, a voucher to download Echochrome, and a 1GB memory stick.  The pack will retail for $199.99 and is set to ship on October 15.

A new PSP 4GB Entertainment Pack will also be coming soon including a Piano Black PSP-3000,  a 4GB memory stick, and a voucher to download Everyday Shooter.  The pack will also retail for $199.99 and is set to ship in November.

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Rock Band 2 Oct 19 For PS3 August 5th, 2008 Nate Aguilera

Maxconsole revealed that PS3 owners would only need to wait one month after the Xbox 360 release for their copy of Rock Band 2. Read more after the jump.
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